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Lyons, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Lyons is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 490. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
490 Population 1,361/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $30,128 per capita
$170,200 Home Value
$1,071 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$170,200 home value, $1,071/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,750
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $170,200
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.3%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,071
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.0%
52% lower than US avg

How Lyons Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population490
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density1,361/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$30,128
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$26,580M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,200
Rent$1,071
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units260
Rent Burden36.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation471 ft (144 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.4%
Libraries25

Is Lyons a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lyons receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lyons offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lyons is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lyons is $170,200, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lyons experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Lyons has a population of 490 with a density of 1,361 people per square mile. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%).

Population

490
Total Population
1,361
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lyons vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lyons vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lyons is $53,750, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Lyons vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,750
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,128
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
IRS Avg AGI$73,856

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,917
County GDP$26,580M

Business (County)

Restaurants774
Healthcare964
Retail1,095
Manufacturing461

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Lyons is $170,200, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,071 (8% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,200
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,071
8% below US avg
Rent Burden36.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.2%
Housing Units260
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,380
111% above US avg
Effective Rate4.34%
Lyons has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation471 ft (144 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,361/sq mi
Coordinates40.4806°N, 75.7589°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12.2-point margin. 89.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.6%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 12.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.3%
55% below US avg
High School+95.1%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,361/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.4%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities964
Restaurants774
Retail Stores1,095

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

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